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Autoclave Safety
Autoclave Safety
What is Autoclave Safety?
Autoclaves are powerful sterilization tools, but their high heat and pressure make proper use essential. This course gives learners a practical understanding of how autoclaves work, the hazards they can create, and the safety steps needed to use them with confidence. Through simple guidance and clear examples, participants learn how to prepare materials, load and unload equipment safely, and apply the right PPE and inspection practices to avoid injuries and keep operations running smoothly.
Course Overview
Autoclaves are essential tools for sterilizing equipment and materials in laboratory and industrial environments—but they also present serious safety risks if not used correctly. Autoclave Safety Training teaches participants how to safely operate, maintain, and inspect autoclaves while preventing common injuries and equipment hazards.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of how autoclaves function, the types of systems used in workplaces, and the safety precautions necessary for effective operation. The course also reviews required PPE, inspection procedures, and proper preparation, packaging, loading, and unloading techniques to ensure safe use and regulatory compliance.
Topic Overview
Improper autoclave use can result in burns, exposure to biological contaminants, or equipment failure. This course provides step-by-step guidance on identifying hazards, performing inspections, and implementing safety measures aligned with 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment (1910.132) requirements.
Course Topics
- Introduction to autoclaves and their purpose
- Understanding how autoclaves operate
- Identifying physical and biological hazards
- Safety precautions and PPE requirements
- Proper loading, unloading, and maintenance practices
Course Duration
This online course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be started, paused, and resumed at any time for flexible learning.
Pass Mark
Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% to successfully complete the course. Knowledge checks throughout reinforce comprehension. Learners may retake the course twice if the passing mark is not achieved on the first attempt.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Completion will be available for immediate download and printing. This certificate demonstrates compliance with autoclave safety standards and PPE requirements.
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Duration
Average Completion Time
This online course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be started, paused, and resumed at any time for flexible learning.
Testing
Knowledge Assessment
Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% to successfully complete the course. Knowledge checks throughout reinforce comprehension. Learners may retake the course twice if the passing mark is not achieved on the first attempt.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Completion will be available for immediate download and printing. This certificate demonstrates compliance with autoclave safety standards and PPE requirements.
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